The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert Earl Roberts (ASN: US-55013828), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Private First Class Roberts distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Sobangsan, Korea, on 24 June 1951. On that date, Company B, holding positions on Hill 717, was attacked by a numerically superior hostile force which was fanatically determined to drive the friendly troops from the ridge. During the fierce firefight which ensued, Private Roberts observed that the supply of ammunition for a vital machine-gun position was running dangerously low. He left his position of comparative safety and, moving across the fire-swept terrain, made his way to a supply point. While returning with the desperately needed ammunition, Private Roberts was wounded but, undaunted, he continued up the hill to the machine-gun emplacement. Despite the fresh supply of ammunition and the determination of the friendly forces to hold their positions, the numerical superiority of the enemy soon made withdrawal necessary. As the company fell back, Private Roberts, refusing medical aid, voluntarily remained behind, operating the machine-gun to cover the withdrawal of his comrades. When last seen he was firing with devastating precision at the numerous hostile troops, who were on the point of overwhelming his position. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Private First Class Roberts reflects the highest credit upon himself and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.